Getting help with fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most reported unmet need be people affected by cancer, leading to poorer mental health, lower quality of life, and greater healthcare use.
It is well established that people diagnosed with cancer often experience poor mental health, yet there are still inequities in access to appropriate care and support. This study set out to explore perceptions and experiences of mental health support, including facilitators and barriers, among people with cancer to help inform national cancer policy development in Australia. CNSA's Policy Officer, Dr Clare Lynex, is the lead author of this interesting and relevant piece of research.
